Flying in Gothenburg, Sweden
There are 12 airfields within 93 miles of Gothenburg — the nearest is Sahlgrenska University East Hospital Helipad (ESHB), about 3 miles out. Daylight runs from about 17h 47m of daylight at midsummer down to about 6h 13m at midwinter, so your VFR window shifts a lot through the year. Below: the airfields nearby, the seasonal daylight and weather, and where to find the official charts.
Airfields near Gothenburg
Public and private airfields within 93 miles, nearest first.
Sahlgrenska University East Hospital Helipad
Säve Airport
Kungälvs Hospital Heliport
Göteborg Landvetter Airport
Rödene Airfield
Öresten Airfield
Borås Airfield
Backamo Airfield
Borås Hospital Heliport
Vårgårda Airfield
Varberg Getterön Airfield
Norra Alvsborgs County Hospital Heliport
Daylight & the VFR window
Most VFR flying happens between sunrise and sunset, so daylight length is your practical flying window. Times below are local solar time (clock times shift with your time zone and DST). Plan night currency and reserves around the short end of the year.
| Time of year | Sunrise–sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|
| June solstice (Jun 21) | 03:07–20:53 | 17h 47m |
| Equinox (Mar 20) | 06:06–17:54 | 11h 49m |
| December solstice (Dec 21) | 08:53–15:07 | 6h 13m |
Typical weather
Seasonal averages from 2021–2023. A guide to what to pack and plan for — always check current METARs, TAFs, and NOTAMs before you fly.
| Season | Avg high | Avg low | Avg wind | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 10.3°C / 51°F | 2.3°C / 36°F | 19 km/h | 35% |
| Summer | 19.8°C / 68°F | 13°C / 55°F | 19 km/h | 51% |
| Autumn | 11.8°C / 53°F | 7°C / 45°F | 21 km/h | 48% |
| Winter | 2.6°C / 37°F | -1.9°C / 29°F | 22 km/h | 47% |
Airspace & charts
For the exact airspace classes, frequencies, restricted areas, and airfield plates around Gothenburg, go straight to the official sources — never plan a route off this page alone.
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